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Plan Your Visit

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Spring Blooms - March 31 to May 20, 2012

Watch as spring color emerges to paint the landscape in vibrant hues. Tulips, dogwoods, wisteria and more herald spring’s arrival indoors and out. Breathe in the fresh spring air and relish the beauty of the Gardens, where every day something new is coming up.

In mid-April, the Idea Garden and Flower Garden Walk burst into bloom with spring bulbs and tulips in a rainbow of color, and spring annuals such as pot marigolds and snapdragons in May. In May, Peirce's Woods abounds with native azaleas, columbines, Virginia bluebells, and foam-flowers.

April 20–28, Longwood is celebrating Trees, Glorious Trees during a three week event that highlights the beauty, importance and majesty of trees with fun activities for the whole family.

Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather. The list of flowering highlights is subject to change.

General Indoor Highlights

  • Begonias
  • Bougainvilleas
  • Caladiums (Caladium humboldtii)
  • Fuchsias
  • Hydrangeas
  • Ivy Geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum)
  • Orchids
  • Roses
  • Snapdragons (Antirrhinum)

General Outdoor Highlights

  • Armenian Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum)
  • Azaleas (Rhododendron)
  • Columbines (Aquilegia)
  • Cool season vegetables
  • Crabapple (Malus)
  • Dogwoods (Cornus)
  • Flowering Cherries (Prunus)
  • Foam-flower (Tiarella cordifolia)
  • Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
  • Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
  • Irises
  • Japanese Flowering Dogwoods (Cornus kousa)
  • Lilacs (Syringa)
  • Peonies
  • Phlox
  • Pot Marigolds (Calendula)
  • Princess-tree (Paulownia tomentosa)
  • Rhododendrons
  • Tulips
  • Trillium
  • Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
  • Wisterias

Displays & Upcoming Events

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Orchid Extravaganza

now through March 25

Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in artful displays.

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OrKid Days

February 25 and March 3

Spend the day at Longwood enjoying concerts and hands-on activities for the whole family!

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International Orchid Show & Sale

March 23–25

Experience the American Orchid Society-judged show, take a tour, hear a talk, and find the perfect orchid to take home. In collaboration with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society.

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